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Volunteers of America – Minnesota/Experience Corps Seeks Literacy Tutors
Be part of an award-winning national program. Help a child learn to read!
Research shows that students reading below grade level who do not receive the additional helped needed by the end of the third grade only have a 25% chance of ever reading at his or her grade level.
YOU CAN HELP!
Experience Corps is seeking adults 50+ to commit to one year of weekly tutoring service. Tutors will work 4-15 hours per week in K-3rd grades in Minneapolis and St. Paul Public Schools. Your time will help promote literacy and learning in a child’s life! An AmeriCorps stipend is available for a 10 or 15 hour a week commitment and training is provided. Please contact Connie at 612-617-7807 for more information! Visit www.experiencecorps.org to learn more.
For additional information, an application or details on specific positions and availablity, please check our web site at www.ywcampls.org.
Neighborhood House is seeking volunteer GED math and science teachers to help prepare adult learners for the GED test. Volunteers lead small classes of students from all over the world in two hour lessons that are presented to learners once a week. A minimum commitment of twelve weeks is required. Classes run at 9:00 am or 11:30 am. Math is taught on Tuesdays and science is on Wednesdays. Those that would like to teach, but are unavailable at those times may still participate by tutoring learners.
Neighborhood House is a unique settlement house-turned-social services agency and community center that works with immigrant families and permanent residents to build stronger communities. We are located in the new Wellstone Center for Community Building located on the west side of St. Paul.
Come join us at Neighborhood House! For more information, visit our website or contact: Chelsea Coyne at 651-789-2518 ccoyne@neighb.org.
St. Paul Public School Foundation (posted September 30, 2008)
Retired teachers are invited to make a difference in a child’s academic life by tutoring through the Tutoring Partnership for Academic Excellence (St. Paul’s premier tutoring program. The TPAE is aextension of the Saint Paul Public Schools Foundation. The TPAE is a professional learning community that brings together experts from the Saint Paul Public Schools, community-based tutoorganizations, and other stakeholders to and support Best Practices in tutoring.
Volunteers can tutor a St. Paul area student (K-12) either in the public schools or at select community organizations. Volunteer requests for certain hours, locations, or age groups will be honored.
Volunteer tutors can also sign up in teams! Gather 2-5 people and share the responsibility of tutoring a child.
Tutoring sites will supply all learning materials, lesson plans, and relevant training. Site coordinators and other professionals will always be present.
Be a Tutor at Farnsworth-Cleveland Aerospace! (posted September 30, 2008)
Role of the Volunteer
Tutor Jr. High School students (Grades 5th, 6th,7th, & 8th) one-on-one or in a small group in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics, language arts, and other subject matter based on student needs.
Attend Orientation/Tutor Training session conducted by Volunteer Coordinator.
Provide students with encouragement and support in order to improve students' self-confidence and performance in school.
Qualifications - Interest in working with culturally diverse students. - A commitment to enhancing and supporting the education of a child. - Responsible and self-directed. - Good communication and interpersonal skills. - Interest in learning methods of effective tutoring.
Responsibilities
- Tutors will commit to volunteer at least one hour each week. - Tutors must provide their own transportation.
Hours
Classroom assistance and tutoring during the school day: 9:05-3:35, Monday-Friday After school tutoring and assisting in After School Clubs: 3:45 - 5:45, Monday-Thursday ** Tutors will arrange hours with the Volunteer Coordinator.
INTERESTED??? PLEASE CONTACT:
Chad Greenwaldt Volunteer Coordinator Farnsworth-Cleveland Aerospace 1000 Walsh Street St. Paul, MN 55106 651.293.8880 (x2314) Chad.Greenwaldt@spps.org
Adams Elementary, a Spanish Immersion School in St. Paul is in need of Reading Volunteers and Tutors
(posted September 30, 2008)
Retired teachers and bilingual volunteers are welcome, however if you don't speak the language we also need help with supervision and help in the classroom. Adams is a Spanish Immersion School with 707 students of diverse backgrounds. One on one tutoring by volunteers is needed to assist our students. If you are interested in volunteering please call: Claudia Baldwin, Assistant Principal at 651-298-1595.
Adams Elementary School
614 South Chatsworth
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-298-1595
Tutor/Mentors Needed with Project for Pride in Living (PPL) (posted September 18, 2008)
Project for Pride in Living (PPL) works with individuals and families with lower incomes to achieve greater self-sufficiency through housing, education, support services and employment training. Youth development programs draw on best practices to build literacy skills and empower students to achieve success in school and life through academic support and enrichment activities.
Partnership Academy, a PPL-sponsored K-8 charter school in Richfield, needs tutor/mentors to pair with 1st-6th grade students to assist youth in meeting individual literacy goals. Commitment of two or more hours per week requested from October-May.
Scholars & Leaders, a K-8 after-school program located in PPL affordable housing developments (Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Louis Park and New Hope) needs tutor/mentors to work one-on-one with young people on literacy and academic skill-building activities. Commitment of two afternoon hours per week requested from October-May.
Cherokee Heights is Looking for Mentors (posted September 8, 2008)
Mentors will work one-on-one in the classroom with a student in grades 4-6.Mentors will help students during their reading, and math structured times during the school day. By being a positive role model mentors can help students engage in their schoolwork and provide skills for success. Key contact: Kelly Thomas, Americorps VISTA kelly.thomas@spps.org651-293-8610 ext. 1102
Shirley Andino, Parent Coordinator shirley.andino@spps.org Cherokee Heights is a highly diverse elementary with 48% Hispanic, 29% African American, and 14% Hmong. A mentor with experience in Spanish or Hmong is a welcoming benefit, but not necessary. The school is located on the WEST side of St. Paul, MN at 694 Charlton Street. At Cherokee we work to nurture and challenge each student intellectually, emotionally, and physically in our Pre K . 6th grade programs.
Retired Educator - Developing an Education Liaison Recruiter Program with the Army National Guard at Camp Ripley (Full-Time Employment) (posted August 27, 2008)
Management and Training Consultants Incorporated (MTCI), with National Headquarters located in Killeen, Texas, was recently awarded a two-year contract for the Education Liaison Program by the Army National Guard Bureau. This program focuses on assisting the Army National Guard Recruiter in the development of a comprehensive schools recruiting program.
To accomplish this, the program intends to engage former or retired educators as Education Liaison Program Representatives to work with Army National Guard Recruiters and Recruiting Leadership to develop a comprehensive schools program to raise the exposure of the educational programs offered by the Army National Guard to the educator community. Additionally, the ELP Representative will work with Guard Recruiters to raise their awareness of school protocols and to develop training that will improve Recruiter presentation techniques and abilities. The overall goal of this Guard representative is to increase Guard accessibility to high schools, colleges and other educational institutions. MTCI is looking for educators, former or retired, with educational credentials, great people skills and experience working in a high school environment. The pay is competitive with a good benefit package ($42,000-$49,000 per year depending on experience and credentials).
MTCI is an equal opportunity employer. For information, please contact Bill Malone at 254-213-5320 or e-mail resume and questions to bill.malone@mtci.us.
Become a Trailguide Volunteer! (posted August 22, 2008)
Do you love the outdoors?Interested in sharing your love of nature with children?Looking for a place to stay healthy and active? If so, become a trailguide at the Lee and Rose Warner Nature Center in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota!During the school year, trailguides lead children on nature hikes around Warner’s woods, prairie, lakes and bog. During the hike, trailguides discuss topics such as birds, animal life and the ecology of the surrounding habitats.Warner’s naturalists provide ongoing training, so a high level of outdoor knowledge is not required!Flexible monthly hours are also available.
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), the only on-going assessment of what American students know and can do, has short-term, part-time opportunities to work on this important study of American education.Candidates should enjoy working in schools, be detail oriented, be able to work in a team environment, and have good communication skills.Prior education or research experience is a plus. Responsibilities include: - Administering assessment sessions in schools for a group of approximately 30 students -Ensuring quality control by preparing, reviewing and coding assessment forms
Job assignments begin in late 2008 and early 2009 and last until March 2009.Westat, a nationally prominent research firm responsible for conducting NAEP since 1990, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering paid training, paid time and mileage reimbursement for local driving from home to schools and back, as well as weekly paychecks (direct deposit available). For more information about this opportunity to contribute to the study of American education, please call 888-237-8036 or email NAEPRecruit@westat.com. Please mention Job Code OL/N8A/8944.For more information on Westat, visit www.westat.com.
Lead Students to Discover the Power of Drawing™ (posted August 18, 2008)
We are a recognized leader in art education searching for a qualified candidate(s) to lead our afterschool program in Fridley beginning September 16, 2008. Our programs require a time commitment of two to three hours per week working with our students and focuses on drawing, the fundamental building block of visual arts. Our program includes art history and vocabulary.As values-driven education provider, we offer training, development, and coaching for our teachers.
Reserve Your Front Row Seat at Minnesota's Election Audit! (posted August 7, 2008)
In 2006, Citizens for Election Integrity Minnesota, the League of Women Voters MN and 200 volunteers made election history by participating in the nation's first state-wide observation of an election audit. Now these two organizations are teaming up again to organize an observation of the 2008 MN election audit and we'd like you to join us!
As a volunteer observer, you will be part of a non-partisan team that will attend your county's audit. Your team will observe election officials hand count the ballots. As a volunteer you will observe, document, and report what takes place.
Most audits last between two and five hours and take place in the County Seat. CEIMN will provide training for all volunteers in October. Election judges are welcome to volunteer – it is not a conflict of interest to do so.
Why volunteer? Having independent citizen observers helps ensu re that the audit process is open and transparent. Public involvement will improve voter confidence in the election results.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Sarah at sarah@ceimn.org, 612-724-1736, or sign up via CEIMN's web site at www.ceimn.org.
Become a PCI Certified Parent Coach® (posted July 8, 2008)
Put your expertise where it is needed. Become a PCI Certified Parent Coach®. If you are a forward-thinking retired teacher who wants to continue meaningful work, welcome home. Our acclaimed one-year, graduate-level, distance-learning program is offered in collaboration with Seattle Pacific University, independent of SPU's religious affiliation. Parent Coaching is the perfect career for service-minded individuals who are interested in working with parents and who want flexible, part-time work schedules. For more information, please visit us at www.thepci.org or call 425.401.1519.
Help Our Communities’ Youngest Readers by Joining Minnesota Reading Corps! (posted May 30, 2008)
Minnesota Reading Corps (MRC) is a Minnesota statewide AmeriCorps program that places members in elementary and preschool settings in many locations across Minnesota.There are three different positions available:Classroom Member, Literacy Coordinator, and Volunteer Coordinator.As an MRC member, not only not only will you receive state-of-the-art literacy training and get an edge in your career, but you’ll be a part of a growing program that will ensure that over 8,000 children are on track to become successful readers!
The Classroom Member is embedded into a classroom of children ages 3 – 5 to develop children’s early literacy skills in preparation for kindergarten.The member collaborates with the classroom teaching staff to enhance daily literacy opportunities and conduct literacy assessments to ensure children are on track to read by the end of 3rd grade.
The Literacy Coordinator works one-on-one with K-3 children who need help learning to read.The member will use prescribed literacy interventions and will conduct weekly progress monitoring to ensure the student is on track to read at the end of 3rd grade.
The Volunteer Coordinator is placed in an elementary school to recruit, train and/or manage community volunteers who dedicate time directly or indirectly helping young children learn to read.This member will also work one-on-one with children who need help learning to read.The member will use prescribed literacy interventions and will conduct weekly progress monitoring to ensure the student is on track to read at the end of 3rd grade.
All three positions are one year long; full-time and part-time positions are available.Training begins in August.Members receive a modest living allowance (about $850/month for FT and about $425/month for PT).In addition, members receive an education award upon completion of their service year, to be used on student loans or future tuitions ($4,725 for FT and $2,363 for PT).Full-time members receive free health care coverage and child care assistance.
Minnesota Reading Corps is committed to the inclusion of all individuals regardless of disability, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation.Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
AmeriCorps Positions Available in Southern Minnesota (posted May 20, 2008)
Share your heart and wisdom to build social and emotional skills sets in children so they are ready for the rigors of Kindergarten and life! Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation is seeking dedicated and committed individuals to become part of a team that will be trained to be advocates, coaches and champions for social/emotional school readiness.Described as the “domestic Peace Corps,” AmeriCorps LEAP Initiative members will provide direct service support to children and parents connected to regional Early Childhood Coalitions, pre-school readiness and parent education programs.
Full and part-time positions are available. Benefits include a monthly living allowance, health care benefit and education award upon completion of service term.We are committed to recruiting and engaging individuals without regard to disability, gender, race, religion or sexual orientation.
For more information contact Barbara Gunderson, (507) 455-3215 or application download at www.smifoundation.org.
Web Sites Offer Access to Statewide Community Resources
(posted May 5, 2008)
There are two websites that offer access to statewide community resources for people in need. For a comprehensive list of state agency programs, products and services that are devoted to people who have a disability or special needs, visit www.mndisability.gov.
Visit www.minnesotahelp.info for an online directory of services designed to help people in Minnesota identify resources such as human services, information and referral, financial assistance and other forms of aid or assistance. It is especially helpful in providing information for seniors and their caregivers, people with disabilities and their caregivers, parents and families and low income people.
Introducing the Parent Coaching Institute (posted February 13, 2008)
The Parent Coaching Institute (PCI) is dedicated to making life easier for moms and dads in our increasingly complex world. The PCI has its headquarters in Bellevue, Washington, and is recognized both nationally and internationally as a valuable contributor to parenting resources and research.
PCI Services Include:
Parent Coach Certification® For professionals who wish to pursue a graduate-level, year-long, distance learning training to become certified parent coaches. The PCI offers the only accredited Parent Coach Certification® training program in the nation. Providing an exciting training year with leading-edge theories and practices, the PCI also provides its graduates with on-going marketing support and parent client referrals. Parent Coaching Services Certified Parent Coaches offer comprehensive coaching services directly to parents and through agencies, schools, and businesses.
The Parent Coaching Institute works with agencies, schools, and organizations to further practical, affordable family support. I am contacting you to learn more about your goals and to explore potential opportunities to collaborate on initiatives and/or to conduct future pilot studies.
I founded the Parent Coaching Institute in 2000 with the vision of transforming the world by revitalizing parenting. To date, the PCI has graduated nearly 100 certified parent coaches. Since 1987, I have focused much of my work on helping parents navigate media-related challenges; my book, Parenting Well in a Media Age, received the 2007 i-Parenting Media Award.
For your information, I attach in PDF format:
- PCI Overview - For Parents: About PCI Parent Coaching - Parent Testimonials
In addition, here are links to PCI articles http://www.thepci.org/articles.htm. You may wish to reprint one or more of them to disseminate to the parents you serve.
Please contact me at 888-599-4447 to discuss how we can work together to make a difference in the lives of parents and children.
Sincerely, Gloria DeGaetano PCI CEO and Executive Director www.thepci.org
Serve Your Community
Retired teachers may wish to consider opportunities to serve their community through any of the three programs of the Senior Corps: the Foster Grandparent, Senior Companion and Retired and Senior Volunteer programs. Information is available at www.mnseniorcorps.org. All of these programs operate throughout Minnesota.
Opportunities with the National Retired Teachers Association (NRTA)
In partnership with AARP, many individuals leverage their background in education and serve as instructors in driver safety courses or assist low and middle income families with tax counseling.
NRTA With Our Youth!
The NRTA With Our Youth! program provides opportunities for retired educators and youth to work together to address the needs of youth and the broader community. State and local retired educators association volunteer leaders use the resources provided by NRTA to organize local self-sustaining direct service projects for and with youth.
NRTA made a three-year pledge at the 1997 President's Summit for America's Future held in Philadelphia, to serve 1.5 million youth in 2,000 communities with a total of 45 million service hours through its affiliated state retired educators' associations (REAs). The goal was met and exceeded. The program provides five key resources for youth:
an on-going relationship with a caring adult
a healthy start in life
safe places to learn and grow
a marketable skill upon graduation
an opportunity to serve in their communities
Because our members and associations believe in the tremendous potential of youth to be a positive force in our society today, we have dedicated ourselves to ensure that youth have the five key resources to be productive members of their communities.
State and local REAs continue to serve over 500,000 youth in more than 1,000 communities annually.
